FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – The City of Flagler Beach has announced that the Flagler Beach Pier’s operating hours will be extended. “Upon our review of the Pier since it was re-opened on June 5, 2020, we’re pleased to announce that we’re extending the hours,” officials said. [MORE: Flagler Beach Pier reopens after months of closures due to coronavirus concerns]Starting Friday, the pier, bait shop and pier bathrooms will have the following hours:Pier & Bait Shop - Extended Hours:The hours of operation for the Pier and Bait Shop, each day, will be 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. According to officials, the beaches will be monitored by law enforcement and supplemented by city staff to ensure that proper social distancing guidelines are being adhered to for public safety. City officials had originally said the pier will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week.